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Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
Elementary School · Mchenry, IL
A private elementary school in Mchenry, IL serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
4206 W ELM ST, Mchenry, IL 60050
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Zion Lutheran School & Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mchenry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,315
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,522/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Montini Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Edgebrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool is listed in Mchenry, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool is a private elementary school in Mchenry, IL, serving approximately 20 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zion Lutheran School & Preschool
What grades does Zion Lutheran School & Preschool serve?
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Zion Lutheran School & Preschool?
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School & Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School & Preschool is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Zion Lutheran School & Preschool a private school?
Yes, Zion Lutheran School & Preschool is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Zion Lutheran School & Preschool a religious school?
Zion Lutheran School & Preschool has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 20
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 120 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Phone
- (815) 385-4488
- Area population (ZIP 60050)
- 31,870
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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